Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves IT & GCC Policy 4.0

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, approved several key policies during its 13th e-Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet approved the IT & GCC Policy 4.0 to position Andhra Pradesh as a global knowledge economy hub by establishing co-working and neighbourhood working spaces in major cities like Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. Substantial subsidies on investments and rental incentives were also announced to encourage IT campus development. Similarly, the Textile, Apparel & Garments Policy 4.0 aims to attract 10,000 crore rupees in investments and generate employment for two lakh people, including the establishment of five integrated textile parks.

The Maritime Policy 4.0 was approved to leverage the state’s 975 km coastline, promoting port



development and shipbuilding clusters. The Tourism Policy 2024-29 focuses on temple, eco, adventure, and wellness tourism with public-private partnerships. In housing, the Cabinet extended deadlines for the completion of pending PMAY projects and announced plans to build over seven lakh houses by March 2026.

Other approvals include the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy, targeting ₹30,000 crore in investments and 60,000 jobs through incentives for electric vehicles, and the Real-Time Governance 4.0 initiative, which integrates advanced data analytics, AI hubs, and streamlined public service delivery systems. The Cabinet also declared December 15 as “Atmarpan Dinotsavam” in honour of Potti Sriramulu and announced plans to develop a museum at his birthplace.